Tavares Turns Back Leesburg

VARSITY - The Beat

October 9, 2004

Stephen Brooker hit Dominique Rocker on a slant pattern and Rocker raced down the left sideline for a 79-yard touchdown play that seemed to ignite Tavares (5-0) to a 42-28 victory over host Leesburg on Friday night.

Leesburg (2-4) had five turnovers in the first half to fall behind 28-7.

MOUNT DORA PREVAILS

Rashad Cummings scored four touchdowns, including one in overtime, as Mount Dora (3-2) squeaked out a 32-31 overtime victory over host South Lake.

South Lake (0-6) scored first in overtime, but Cummings pulled Mount Dora within one with his score. A two-point conversion by fullback Bob Wimes gave the Hurricanes the victory.

LOPEZ POSTS SHUTOUT

Tony Porto carried 19 times for 113 yards as Father Lopez (4-0) rolled to a 17-0 victory over St. Joseph's Academy (3-2).

CALVARY PREVAILS

Matt Bracewell ran for 201 yards and scored two touchdowns on 29 carries as Calvary Christian (4-2) won 32-8 against Eastland Christian (1-4).

FIRST ACADEMY WINS 5TH

Tony Patti rushed for 110 yards, scoring twice, on 12 carries as First Academy improved to 5-1 with a 46-7 victory over Trinity Prep.